Your guide to Vail's ski runs: Front Side, Back Bowls & Blue Sky Basin.
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Vail boasts over 5,300 acres across the Front Side, Back Bowls, and Blue Sky Basin, accessed by 31 lifts. Runs range from Green (beginner) to Double Black (expert). Note: Always check current conditions.
The main area with groomed runs, terrain parks, and access from Vail Village, Lionshead & Golden Peak. Ideal for all levels.
Key Lifts: Gondola One (#1), Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19), Avanti Express (#2), Wildwood (#3), Mountaintop (#4), High Noon (#5), Northwoods (#11), Sourdough (#14), etc.
| Difficulty | Sample Runs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Practice Parkway, Cub's Way, Sourdough, Flapjack, Gitalong Road | Learning areas at Golden Peak & Eagle's Nest. |
| Intermediate | Born Free, Avanti, Swingsville, Ramshorn, Lost Boy, Northwoods | Mellow groomers with great views. |
| Advanced | Highline, Look Ma, Pepi's Face, Riva Ridge (longest run), Forever | Moguls (Highline), steep pitches. |
| Expert | Lover's Leap, Cheetah Gully, Tourist Trap (Riva section) | Steep, ungroomed, challenging. |
South-facing bowl with intermediate terrain and great views, accessed via Lift #7.
| Difficulty | Sample Runs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Lost Boy, Dealer's Choice | Scenic cruises, views of Mt. of the Holy Cross. |
| Advanced | Ouzo Glade, Coyote Glade | Gladed runs, potential powder stashes. |
Vail's famous 3,017 acres of mostly ungroomed, south-facing bowls. Best in powder or spring corn. Intermediate to Expert.
Key Lifts: Mountaintop (#4), Skyline (#37), Tea Cup (#36), Orient (#21), Mongolia (#22), Sun Up (#17 - access).
| Bowl | Sample Runs (Blue / Black / Dbl Black) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Down | Yonder / Screech Owl / Pump House, Forever | Steep entries, cliffs, chutes. |
| Sun Up | Slot / Campbell's / OS, Little Ollie | Wide open, steep variations. |
| Tea Cup | Tea Cup Glades / Shangri-La / Dragon's Teeth | Tree skiing, technical steeps. |
| China | Poppyfields, Genghis Khan / Jade Glade / Emperor's Choice | Groomed blues available. Gateway to Blue Sky. |
| Siberia | Silk Road / Bolshoi Ballroom / Rasputin's Revenge | Open powder, steep glades & drops. |
| Mongolia | Genghis Cat / Shangri-La Woods / Genghis Ridge | Remote "Wild West" feel, hike-to options. |
Remote, adventure-style terrain (645 acres) with glades and open bowls. Mostly Advanced/Expert.
Key Lifts: Skyline Express (#37), Pete's Express (#39), Earl's Express (#38).
| Difficulty | Sample Runs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Grand Review, In the Wuides, Big Rock Park | Serene glades, winding paths. |
| Advanced | Heavy Metal, The Star, Champagne Glade | Excellent tree skiing, powder stashes. |
| Expert | Earl's Bowl, Lover's Leap (extension) | Steep, challenging bowls & trees. |